Awards, Promotions & Highlights

Now that we've got a little time to decompress post-DNC, we want to take a minute to acknowledge members who have made us PROUD this past month with exceptional work and accomplishments!

Board member and official CAABJ photographer Jon Strayhorn, owner of Media Arts Collective, was honored as a Rising Star by the Young and Powerful for Obama group! Congratulations, Jon, for showing them what we already knew! Former CAABJ President, writer-about-town and publisher of GrownPeopleTalking.com Jarvis Holliday was also recognized by the organization.

Vice President of Print Michaela Duckett has joined the historic Charlotte Post as a full-time staff editor, and will bring her in-depth interview skills and high journalistic standards to the position.

Shannon McKnight, an instrumental part of the CAABJ DNC board as well as a strong, strategic advisor, has been appointed director of communications for the Urban League of the Central Carolinas! You can't hide talent and dedication.

CAABJ is proud to tout the achievements of our colleagues and members. Do you know of any other member's accolades we may have missed? Let us know in the comments below, and let's not forget to congratulate each other as we progress.

CAABJ Hosts DNC Mixer Sunday

RSVPs from local, regional and national guests are rolling in for our mixer to kick off coverage of the DNC this Sunday, 6-9 p.m. at Caviar. This exclusive, invitation-only event is free for all CAABJ members and will include political, cultural and thought leaders, as well as some of the nation's best journalists and a special performance by Grammy-winning artist Gerald Albright. Space is limited and RSVP is required, so please respond to the email invitation before Sunday!

Special thanks to our sponsorship partners:
Wells Fargo
The Urban League of the Central Carolinas
Comcast NBC Universal
Food Lion
Foothills News Channel
Richard A. Peniston Law Firm
Hope Haven Catering


Details:

• Sunday, Sept. 2, 6-9 pm
• Caviar Nightlife, 300 E. Stonewall Street
• RSVP required (check your email)

See you there!

CAABJ Summer Splash

Are you ready for our Summer Splash soiree?
We're having cookout food, live DJ and giveaways at our private Uptown rooftop.
Come party with us under skyline views, or cool off in the pool this Saturday.
Today's the last day to get discounted tickets at www.caabjsummersplash.eventbrite.com and space is limited, so don't delay!

WHEN: Saturday Aug. 18, 6-9 p.m.
WHERE: 715 N. Church Street
DRESS: Poolside chic

*Non-members and friends of CAABJ are invited to come, too!

Carl McLean Tapped for Station Honor

Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists members continue to make a difference in the workplace. WSOC veteran photographer, editor and satellite truck operator Carl McLean proves that. Friday Carl received the inaugural  WSOC/ WAXN-TV Noogie Award. The monthly award is given to the employee who has shown dedication and leadership beyond the call of duty. Station Manager Joe Pomillo presented the award during a brief ceremony.
     Carl has covered news in Charlotte for 29 years. You may not know his face, but you've seen his work. He's documented some of the biggest moments in Charlotte history, including Hurricane Hugo, the Jim Bakker scandal, the NBA expansion to Charlotte-Hornets, the Rae Carruth murder trial, the trial of serial killer Henry Lewis Wallace and the Panthers' Super Bowl appearance.
     Co-worker and CAABJ President Ken Lemon calls Carl the model newsman. "Carl does it all, knows it all, and uses his talents to improve everyone around him. He often works magic with a camera. His advice to me early in my career with WSOC was invaluable".
     Carl says "I've really been blessed to do a job that's been exciting and demanding. After all these years I still love it! And to think they pay me to do it! LOL!"
Congratulations, Carl!

Bowling with the Journalists is Back!

Bowl with your favorite broadcaster, catch a spare with section editor or hit the pocket with a producer this month, for a good cause. Join Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists next Friday for our annual scholarship fundraiser.


Celebrity pin crushers include: 

WCNC:
Sonja Gantt
Anjanette Flowers
Richard DeVayne

WSOC:
Tenikka Smith
Ken Lemon

WBTV:
Christine Nelson
Dedrick Russell

We knock 'em down at 8 pm, Friday July 13th at Northcross Lanes At The Lake, 16317 Statesville Road Huntersville, NC. Your twenty dollars pays for shoes and two hours of bowling.  Proceeds from this event will go to help a deserving college student continue their studies. For more information, email us at info@caabj.com or call 704 564-0313.